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JT Moderator	Message Posted: Jun 15, 2008 12:01:00 AM Ignore JT Report Abuse What have you done to reduce your fuel expenses? I use public transportation/bike/walk I carpool I limit my driving/Work at home I drive slower than before I purchased a more fuel-efficient vehicle I switched to an alternative fuel I have made no changes for this purpose Don't know Post your thoughts about this poll below.

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What have you done to reduce your fuel expenses?
I use public transportation/bike/walk
I carpool
I limit my driving/Work at home
I drive slower than before
I purchased a more fuel-efficient vehicle
I switched to an alternative fuel
I have made no changes for this purpose
Don't know
Post your thoughts about this poll below.

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TheTitan All-Star Author Illinois Posts:960 Points:105,810 Joined:Jul 2009	Message Posted: Aug 9, 2009 1:29:48 AM Ignore TheTitan Report Abuse drive at around speed limit
MnSwede Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:5,063 Points:824,325 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Jul 17, 2009 12:26:31 PM Ignore MnSwede Report Abuse drive slower
cardjim Champion Author Missouri Posts:12,460 Points:2,703,780 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Jul 16, 2009 4:55:53 PM Ignore cardjim Report Abuse drive less
MnSwede Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:5,063 Points:824,325 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Jul 13, 2009 7:01:53 PM Ignore MnSwede Report Abuse drive slower
leveit2clever Champion Author Cleveland Posts:7,246 Points:451,635 Joined:May 2009	Message Posted: Jul 13, 2009 4:58:35 PM Ignore leveit2clever Report Abuse I limit driving to necessities.
ried Sophomore Author Ventura Posts:101 Points:159,260 Joined:Jan 2009	Message Posted: Apr 7, 2009 6:44:21 PM Ignore ried Report Abuse Ride the Bus
Ram2500FL All-Star Author Jacksonville Posts:551 Points:200,765 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Mar 21, 2009 12:50:12 PM Ignore Ram2500FL Report Abuse Alternate fuel (propane injection)
66mustangfb Champion Author Missouri Posts:5,035 Points:863,245 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Mar 17, 2009 12:06:15 PM Ignore 66mustangfb Report Abuse Drive less
tenshi Veteran Author Stockton Posts:336 Points:103,335 Joined:Feb 2009	Message Posted: Feb 18, 2009 12:12:06 AM Ignore tenshi Report Abuse I drive slower than before
Z51Corvette Champion Author Austin Posts:8,490 Points:1,672,145 Joined:Jan 2008	Message Posted: Dec 28, 2008 11:39:30 PM Ignore Z51Corvette Report Abuse drive fewer miles...drive slower...had a tune up... new air filter...
higginbotham194 All-Star Author Alabama Posts:516 Points:82,025 Joined:Dec 2008	Message Posted: Dec 27, 2008 10:59:35 PM Ignore higginbotham194 Report Abuse Reduced speed, decreased acceleration, rolled slowly to lights and stop signs. I also use a fuel Injection that works great.
gasman14 All-Star Author San Diego Posts:708 Points:202,345 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: Dec 21, 2008 10:31:00 AM Ignore gasman14 Report Abuse I limit my driving
Blubberpuppy Champion Author Baltimore Posts:18,367 Points:1,904,835 Joined:Dec 2006	Message Posted: Dec 8, 2008 12:56:38 PM Ignore Blubberpuppy Report Abuse Have continued to limit driving to what is necessary and combined destinations during travel.
dongo50 Champion Author West Virginia Posts:14,698 Points:2,381,020 Joined:Jul 2006	Message Posted: Nov 30, 2008 7:30:50 AM Ignore dongo50 Report Abuse nothing
radarman Champion Author Florida Posts:9,152 Points:2,603,675 Joined:Apr 2005	Message Posted: Nov 30, 2008 7:08:46 AM Ignore radarman Report Abuse Slowed down.
radarman Champion Author Florida Posts:9,152 Points:2,603,675 Joined:Apr 2005	Message Posted: Nov 29, 2008 11:23:05 AM Ignore radarman Report Abuse Slowed down.
Stevedog Champion Author Michigan Posts:3,853 Points:1,945,895 Joined:Jul 2006	Message Posted: Nov 28, 2008 12:20:02 AM Ignore Stevedog Report Abuse Rode my bike until the snow and ice showed up..
lidude25 Sophomore Author California Posts:104 Points:780 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Nov 22, 2008 1:17:22 AM Ignore lidude25 Report Abuse Yes, carpool, drive less, bought a Prius and drive slower.
rjr54 Champion Author Winnipeg Posts:1,110 Points:394,395 Joined:Feb 2005	Message Posted: Nov 21, 2008 8:07:11 PM Ignore rjr54 Report Abuse I sold my Ram and bought a Corolla.
radarman Champion Author Florida Posts:9,152 Points:2,603,675 Joined:Apr 2005	Message Posted: Nov 20, 2008 8:56:32 AM Ignore radarman Report Abuse Slowed down.
solo2 Sophomore Author Calgary Posts:116 Points:34,880 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: Nov 13, 2008 1:47:09 PM Ignore solo2 Report Abuse No change
whaledaker Veteran Author Los Angeles Posts:323 Points:67,605 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Nov 12, 2008 3:30:44 PM Ignore whaledaker Report Abuse I bought a bicycle and now ride when possible instead of giving them more profit than they already have.
radarman Champion Author Florida Posts:9,152 Points:2,603,675 Joined:Apr 2005	Message Posted: Nov 11, 2008 10:26:06 AM Ignore radarman Report Abuse Slowed down.
ragtopdriver1 Sophomore Author San Jose Posts:225 Points:36,180 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: Oct 24, 2008 10:11:11 PM Ignore ragtopdriver1 Report Abuse I drive slower, plan my route to eliminate separate shopping trips, and I don't drive anywhere just to window shop prices, materials, etc. anymore. The result is more days with no vehicle movement at all.
preacherGA Rookie Author Georgia Posts:1 Points:570 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: Oct 24, 2008 9:18:28 PM Ignore preacherGA Report Abuse I get under the wheel and make my wife push me. No, I don't go as much as before, and make every trip count.
radarman Champion Author Florida Posts:9,152 Points:2,603,675 Joined:Apr 2005	Message Posted: Oct 24, 2008 12:08:20 PM Ignore radarman Report Abuse Slowed down.
radarman Champion Author Florida Posts:9,152 Points:2,603,675 Joined:Apr 2005	Message Posted: Oct 23, 2008 8:31:16 AM Ignore radarman Report Abuse Slowed down.
radarman Champion Author Florida Posts:9,152 Points:2,603,675 Joined:Apr 2005	Message Posted: Oct 18, 2008 9:29:47 AM Ignore radarman Report Abuse I have slowed down.
radarman Champion Author Florida Posts:9,152 Points:2,603,675 Joined:Apr 2005	Message Posted: Oct 16, 2008 9:01:37 AM Ignore radarman Report Abuse I have slowed down.
radarman Champion Author Florida Posts:9,152 Points:2,603,675 Joined:Apr 2005	Message Posted: Oct 15, 2008 11:19:50 AM Ignore radarman Report Abuse I have slowed down.
Z51Corvette Champion Author Austin Posts:8,490 Points:1,672,145 Joined:Jan 2008	Message Posted: Oct 10, 2008 10:01:06 PM Ignore Z51Corvette Report Abuse I have streamlined my driving habits... no spur of the moment or URGENT errands. If I don't plan for it... it doesn't happen... 2nd... is to slow down and practice "Conservation of Momentum" techniques. Maintaining speed, less braking and less accelerating.
radarman Champion Author Florida Posts:9,152 Points:2,603,675 Joined:Apr 2005	Message Posted: Oct 10, 2008 11:35:51 AM Ignore radarman Report Abuse I have slowed down.
radarman Champion Author Florida Posts:9,152 Points:2,603,675 Joined:Apr 2005	Message Posted: Oct 9, 2008 10:00:33 AM Ignore radarman Report Abuse I have slowed down.
narcar1973 Champion Author St. Louis Posts:1,637 Points:172,475 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Oct 6, 2008 6:20:33 PM Ignore narcar1973 Report Abuse slow down and carpool
radarman Champion Author Florida Posts:9,152 Points:2,603,675 Joined:Apr 2005	Message Posted: Oct 6, 2008 3:54:25 PM Ignore radarman Report Abuse I have slowed down.
radarman Champion Author Florida Posts:9,152 Points:2,603,675 Joined:Apr 2005	Message Posted: Oct 5, 2008 11:16:39 AM Ignore radarman Report Abuse I've slowed down.
radarman Champion Author Florida Posts:9,152 Points:2,603,675 Joined:Apr 2005	Message Posted: Oct 4, 2008 4:31:59 PM Ignore radarman Report Abuse I have slowed down.
radarman Champion Author Florida Posts:9,152 Points:2,603,675 Joined:Apr 2005	Message Posted: Oct 3, 2008 7:53:27 AM Ignore radarman Report Abuse I have slowed down.
radarman Champion Author Florida Posts:9,152 Points:2,603,675 Joined:Apr 2005	Message Posted: Oct 1, 2008 11:44:35 AM Ignore radarman Report Abuse I have slowed down.
Quazar911 Champion Author Texas Posts:2,070 Points:514,305 Joined:Apr 2007	Message Posted: Sep 28, 2008 11:15:00 PM Ignore Quazar911 Report Abuse I've made no changes for this purpose-I don't drive much anyway
clutchcargo Sophomore Author North Carolina Posts:236 Points:579,445 Joined:Feb 2006	Message Posted: Sep 28, 2008 3:32:15 PM Ignore clutchcargo Report Abuse I drive the wife's VW to work on weekends. CC
kingdick Champion Author Minnesota Posts:55,007 Points:3,151,250 Joined:Aug 2004	Message Posted: Sep 28, 2008 9:25:33 AM Ignore kingdick Report Abuse ----------------------------------- I have cut back on the miles I drive about 30% savings I have reduced my speed now 55-60 from 70-75 MPH 25% savings I avoid Ethanol and use Real gas (no Ethanol) 12% savings Overall I have reduced my Gas Consumption from 1000 gallons in 2006 to 500 gallons projected for 2008. ----------------------------------- Ethanol as a general fuel is a HOAX !!! ----------------------------------- If everyone would do the same, demand would surely FALL. -----------------------------------
gasman14 All-Star Author San Diego Posts:708 Points:202,345 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: Sep 26, 2008 10:23:09 PM Ignore gasman14 Report Abuse Drive as little as possible
radarman Champion Author Florida Posts:9,152 Points:2,603,675 Joined:Apr 2005	Message Posted: Sep 26, 2008 12:07:54 PM Ignore radarman Report Abuse I have slowed down.
desparado367 Rookie Author Atlanta Posts:18 Points:220 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: Sep 24, 2008 12:40:19 PM Ignore desparado367 Report Abuse I kept my truck but I bought a trike with a little trailer and use it for most local trips now, even to the grocery store....80 MPG
radarman Champion Author Florida Posts:9,152 Points:2,603,675 Joined:Apr 2005	Message Posted: Sep 24, 2008 8:36:30 AM Ignore radarman Report Abuse Slowed down.
rjr54 Champion Author Winnipeg Posts:1,110 Points:394,395 Joined:Feb 2005	Message Posted: Sep 20, 2008 12:56:09 PM Ignore rjr54 Report Abuse In 2004, I bought a fuel efficient car. And it has already paid for itself.
radarman Champion Author Florida Posts:9,152 Points:2,603,675 Joined:Apr 2005	Message Posted: Sep 19, 2008 10:56:30 AM Ignore radarman Report Abuse I have slowed down.
radarman Champion Author Florida Posts:9,152 Points:2,603,675 Joined:Apr 2005	Message Posted: Sep 17, 2008 1:41:40 PM Ignore radarman Report Abuse I have slowed down.
bobjeep Champion Author Florida Posts:9,709 Points:2,057,710 Joined:Jun 2006	Message Posted: Sep 14, 2008 1:33:03 PM Ignore bobjeep Report Abuse Drive a lot less, a whole lot! [Edited by: bobjeep at 9/14/2008 1:34:53 PM EST]